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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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4 Years
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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4 Years
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To understand the physical Earth and the dynamic processes that continue to alter and change our environment you must understand Geology.Study Geology at Royal Holloway, University of London and you’ll combine disciplines including chemistry, physics, maths and geography to fully comprehend the past, present and future of our planet. You’ll gain the skills needed to help communities manage natural disasters such as earthquakes and volcanic eruptions, as well as those required to locate precious minerals and natural resources including crude oil and diamonds. You’ll graduate with a diverse set of transferrable skills that will make you a highly employable candidate for employers in a range of fields.Study in a department consistently ranked among the top 10 in the country (The Complete University Guide and The Times Good University Guide 2018), and home to an inspiring research culture that informs our teaching. You’ll enjoy field work opportunities in the UK and overseas, and become a part of an inclusive, community-focussed department with a strong staff-to-student ratio.Study Geology at Royal Holloway and you’ll graduate well equipped to progress to postgraduate study or to a rewarding career in your chosen field. Our alumni have gone on to careers in petroleum geology, geotechnical engineering and other related sectors, so follow your passion for Geology and see where it can take you. Combine disciplines including chemistry, physics, maths and geography.Choose from a broad range of optional courses to tailor your learning to your own interests.Benefit from a pioneering research culture.Enjoy fieldwork opportunities in the UK and overseas.An ideal preparation for a wide range of employment both inside and outside the subject area.
Exam type
A levelA level:
BBB - ABB Grades / Points required
Scottish Higher:
AABBB Grades / Points required
Scottish Advanced Higher:
BBB - ABB Grades / Points required
Access to HE Diploma:
D:27,M:18 Grades / Points required
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:
32 Grades / Points required
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):
H2,H2,H3,H3,H3 Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF):
DDD Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
DD Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016):
D Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
DDM Grades / Points required
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
including a Science subjectWhere an applicant is taking the EPQ alongside A-levels, the EPQ will be taken into consideration and result in lower A-level grades being required. Socio-economics factors which may have impacted an applicant's education will be taken into consideration and alternative offers may be made to these applicants.Acceptable Science subjects: Mathematics, Physics, Geology, Chemistry, Geography, Biology.
Including an acceptable Science subject.
Including an acceptable Science subject.
In a relevant subject with at least 24 level 3 credits in Science units at Distinction.Please note that the Access to Higher Education Diploma will only be acceptable if the applicant has had a considerable break from education.
Applicants with the Cambridge Pre-U are strongly encouraged to apply to Royal Holloway. Offers will be made on the basis of equivalent A-Level grades as can be found on the Royal Holloway website.
6,5,5 at Higher Level, including an acceptable Science subject, with a minimum of 32 points overall.
Including H3 in one acceptable Science subject.
In a Science subject. Substantial Maths content is required.
In a relevant subject, plus one A-level grade B in an acceptable Science subject.
Plus two A-levels grades BB including one A-level in an acceptable Science subject.
In a Science subject. Substantial Maths content is required.
Requirements are as for A-levels where one non-subject-specified A-level can be replaced by the same grade in the Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate.
Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.
Students living in
England
£9,250 per year
Students from England
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£9,250 per year
Students from Scotland
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£9,250 per year
Students from Wales
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£9,250 per year
Students from Northern Ireland
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£9,250 per year
Students from Channel Islands
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£28,900 per year
Students from EU
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£28,900 per year
Students from International
£28900 Per year
Part of the University of London, Royal Holloway was founded over 170 years ago and today offers world-class teaching and research....